As Olivia Rodrigo joined the ranks of celebrities and musicians rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris's recent presidential aspirations, she lent her voice to amplify the politician's unwavering stance on reproductive rights at the dawn of her campaign. Through Instagram, Rodrigo shared a poignant video from @thenewsmovement, capturing Harris's maiden election speech in West Allis, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. In the video, Harris fiercely denounced former President Donald Trump's abortion stance and stood firmly for reproductive liberties, prompting Rodrigo to shower the clip with approving hands emojis, symbolizing her ardent support.
"We, the believers in reproductive freedom, shall halt Donald Trump's draconian abortion bans," Harris declared in the video, her voice resonating with conviction. "For we entrust women with the agency to decide over their own bodies, not ceding that power to their government. And if Congress enacts a law to restore these freedoms, as President of the United States, I shall sign it into law without hesitation."
Rodrigo's endorsement of Harris's position on reproductive rights resonates deeply with her fans, who are well-acquainted with the singer's advocacy. Earlier, she briefly partnered with Right by You, inviting them to disseminate complimentary emergency contraceptives, condoms, and abortion-related information to her Guts world tour attendees. Concertgoers at her St. Louis show in March were delighted to receive a thoughtful package containing two boxes of emergency contraceptives alongside cards featuring QR codes that led to resources on abortion access and the Missouri Abortion Fund.
However, a twist emerged days later when local abortion funds received notice that they were no longer permitted to distribute free emergency birth control pills and other reproductive health aids at Rodrigo's concerts, as directed by her team. The organizations were informed that these resources were deemed inappropriate due to the presence of children at the events, marking a subtle shift in the singer's outreach strategy.
This encounter is not the first time Rodrigo and Harris have crossed paths. Their bond was forged during Rodrigo's White House visit in July 2021, where President Joe Biden tapped her to encourage youth vaccination amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the visit, Harris shared a heartwarming Instagram post, showcasing her laughter-filled moment with Rodrigo, captioned "@oliviarodrigo and I agree, vaccines—they’re ‘good 4 u,'" playfully referencing the singer's popular hit song.
